Limiter in, Attack, Compressor – Universal Audio UAD Plug-Ins ver.7.5 User Manual
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The automatic settings (a1 and a2) are program dependant. The value for a1
can be as fast as 40ms, but after a sustained period of high signal level, the
period is
≈1500ms. The value for a2 can be as fast as 150ms, but after a sus-
tained period of high signal level, the period is
≈3000ms.
Limiter In
This toggle switch enables the limiter portion of the plug-in. The limiter has no
effect unless this switch is in the “In” (down) position.
Attack
Attack determines how fast limiting will engage when the signal exceeds the
limiter threshold. The Fast setting is 2 milliseconds, and the Slow setting is 4
milliseconds.
Compressor
Controls in this section only function when the compressor is enabled with the
“compress In” switch (the Power switch must also be on).
Note:
The compressor precedes the limiter (see
Compressor
Threshold
Threshold determines how much compression will occur. When the input sig-
nal exceeds the threshold level, the compressor engages. A smaller value re-
sults in more compression. The available range is from –20 dB to +10 dB, in
2 dB increments.
Compressor
Recovery
Recovery (release) is the time it takes for the compressor to stop processing af-
ter the signal drops below the threshold value. The available values (in milli-
seconds) are 100, 400, 800, 1500, a1, and a2.
The automatic settings (a1 and a2) are program dependant. The value for a1
can be as fast as 40ms, but after a sustained period of high signal level, the
period is
≈800ms. The value for a2 can be as fast as 150ms, but after a sus-
tained period of high signal level, the period is
≈1500ms.